Trustees hold first Kemp Board
BuzzMonitor Staff ReportsKEMP–Visitors to the first Kemp Board Buzz were given a
progress update on the new Kemp High School construction.Tuesday
night’s meeting was the first such public meeting with school trustees
and administrators, with food provided by Chartwell Dining Services.

Monitor Photo/Ronda Pennington
Kemp School Board members Curtis Donovan (left) and Jim Collinsworth,
along with superintendent Dr. Peter Running, greeted school district
patrons at the first Kemp Board Buzz public meeting Tuesday.

Trustee Curtis Donovan gave a brief report about the
new high school.
It will not have lockers, and the gym will feature two rows of premium
seating, Donovan reported.
Visitors received report on the H.E.A.R.T. program at the Intermediate
School.
The H.E.A.R.T. program provides a positive, upbeat message for the
children, visitors heard.
Audience members primarily wanted to know about parking issues – in
particular the lack of available parking around Yellowjacket Stadium
during home games, due to the new high school construction – and the
apparent lack of provisions at school.
Why should parents buy so much of teachers’ supplies? Why can’t each
student have their own set of books? parents asked.
School superintendent Dr. Peter Running explained the state legislature
furnished funds for books. In an effort to cut expenses, books are being
phased out.
Many schools are already turning to laptop computers for each student.
That means each student won’t have to keep a full set of books in
his/her locker, and almost every new school does not have lockers.

‘Toys for Tots’ fund-raiser setEvent set for Sept. 6 at Brawner HallSpecial to The Monitor
GUN BARREL CITY–The Gun Barrel City “Toys for Tots” fund-raiser will be
held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at Brawner Hall, located
behind the Gun Barrel City hall.
Mark your calendars. Do some early Christmas shopping and come visit the
exciting variety of booths, such as garage sale items, crafts,
embroidery, pottery, quilts, jewelry and paintings.
Local businesses will include Avon, travel, energy, financial
institutions, Mary Kay, weight loss program, home services and real
estate offerings.
There will also be a concession stand with hot dogs, chili, soft drinks,
nachos, bake sale items and prizes.

‘A Night at the Red Garter
Saloon’ coming Sept. 13Special to The MonitorTOOL–Tickets are now available for the sixth annual “A
Night At The Red Garter Saloon,” the highly anticipated fall fund-raiser
sponsored by the Cedar Creek Lake Area Chamber of Commerce.
The $35 per person price tag includes admission, steak dinner and chips
to get started on the gaming tables.
According to Chamber President Jo Ann Hanstrom, “it is more fun than you
can have anywhere else in one evening for such a nominal price, while
supporting your chamber of commerce.”
The doors of the Red Garter Saloon (Promenade Hall, State Highway 274 in
Tool) will swing open at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, where an evening
of country flavored music presented by Dino “Danger” Perelli, auctions,
gaming for fun, saloon girls (chamber volunteers) and many surprises,
all with an “Old West” ambiance and a touch of “glitz” await attendees.
A special steak dinner, cooked on the spot by the Chamber Grill Team,
and supervised by Sharon Strickland of Sharon Strickland Catering, will
be available when the doors open, setting the stage for the rest of the
action-packed, fun filled evening.
Volunteer committee members are calling on businesses for donations and
sponsorships to help underwrite “A Night at the Red Garter Saloon.”
All contributors will be given valuable publicity leading up to and
during the event, making donations a good advertising value.
If you have an auction item that you can donate, call the Chamber of
Commerce office and a volunteer will be happy to pick it up.
Some of the items that will be available for bid so far include the
third “Red Garter Girl” original oil painting by local portraitist Ellie
Buzcek (this is the only chance anywhere to purchase this work of art),
gift certificates from the exciting NY TX ZipLine Adventures, located on
the highest spot in Henderson County with panoramic views of the East
Texas Countryside, a three-dimensional work of art by Athens artist Dana
Lynch, who just completed a show at Goode’s Art Gallery in Athens, a
$400 aerial photograph donated by
AerialAperture.com (Mark Knowles), and a 33x48 wall map of Cedar
Creek Lake, donated by Lone Star Maps.
Also availabale are a $325 Texas Star Double Swing donated by Linda and
Bud Henry, hand made jewelry by Baubles & Beads, handmade lamps by
Ronnie Davis, gift certificates for golf rounds, spa treatments, cabin
stays, restaurants, legal services, dental services and other items too
numerous to list.
Get out your boots and Stetsons and pick up your tickets before they are
sold out.
Tickets are available at the chamber office, 604 S. Third St., Ste. E in
the Lawndale Building in Mabank, Southside Bank/ Gun Barrel City, First
State Bank/Mabank and Franklin Bank/ Seven Points.
Tables of six ($210) and eight ($280) are available, but you must
reserve those through the Chamber of Commerce office and pay by cash,
check or MasterCard/Visa when the reservation is made.
For a complete sponsorship packet or for any questions about the event,
call the chamber office at (903) 887-3152. Or e-mail
info@cedarcreeklakechamber.com, or visit
www.cedarcreeklakechamber.com for a complete calendar of events.

Come Adopt
Us At The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake

My name is Nelson. I am a
beautiful male Dachshund. I was brought to the shelter by animal
control, so I have no history. So far, I seem pretty laid back
and gentle. I am a wonderful boy looking for my new forever
home.

My name is Oreo. I am a beautiful
female black Lab. I was brought to the shelter by animal
control, so I have no history. I seem to get along with other
dogs. I need help with leash training. I have been started on my
shots and need to be fixed. I am a beautiful girl looking for my
new home.

We are a whole litter of Shepherd
mix babies. We were brought to the shelter by animal control, so
we have no history. We have been started on our first set of
shots. We are good kids looking for our new forever homes.

I am a beautiful Border Collie,
who is four months old, or so. I was brought to the shelter by
animal control, so I have no history. I have not been at the
shelter long, so not much is known about me. I am a beautiful
kid looking for a new home.

Pictured are just a few
animals at the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake in Seven
Points in dire need of a good home. Please call or stop by the
Humane Society today and rescue one of these forgotten animals.
The Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake is located on 10220
County Road 2403 in
Seven Points. For more information, please call (903) 432-3422
after 11 a.m.
We are closed on Wednesday and Sunday.